No immediate plans for Trump-Putin meeting, White House official says
Summary
A White House official said there are currently no plans for a meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Talks were expected to discuss the Ukraine conflict, but plans have paused after a productive phone call between U.S. and Russian officials.Key Facts
- President Trump and Vladimir Putin last met in August in Alaska.
- Trump mentioned plans for a meeting in Budapest to talk about Ukraine, but it is now on hold.
- The U.S. and Russian foreign officials had a productive phone call, so an in-person meeting is not needed for now.
- President Trump suggested freezing the Ukraine conflict at the current front line.
- Russia opposes freezing the front line, seeking a lasting peace instead.
- The White House has not provided further reasons for the postponed plans.
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